Join Punjab CNF Major Recruitment Drive for Retired Army Personnel in August 2025

Join Punjab CNF: Major Recruitment Drive for Retired Army Personnel in August 2025

Lahore, Pakistan – A significant opportunity has been announced for retired army personnel domiciled in Punjab to join the newly established Punjab Counter Narcotics Force (Punjab CNF). A comprehensive selection schedule has been released for a recruitment drive taking place from August 18 to August 22, 2025, at the BX Stadium on Shami Road, Lahore.

This initiative is part of the Punjab government's plan to establish a robust force to combat the narcotics trade, with narcotics control stations planned for every district in the province.

Eligibility Criteria: Open to Retired Army Personnel

This recruitment is exclusively for retired army personnel from Punjab. The required ranks and corresponding maximum age limits are as follows:

• Subedar Major (Artillery/Infantry): 53 years

• Naib Subedar (Artillery/Infantry): 51 years

• Hawaldar (Artillery/Infantry): 47 years

• Lance Hawaldar / Naik: 45 years

• Sepoy / Lance Naik: 40 years

• Driver: 42 years

• Captain Sepoy / Naik: 45 years

• Naib Subedar / Hawaldar Clerk: 50 years (for retired Junior Commissioned Officers)

Detailed Selection Schedule: 18-22 August 2025

Candidates must report to the BX Stadium, Shami Road, Lahore, by 05:30 AM on their designated day.

• Monday, August 18, 2025:

  • For Ranks: Hawaldar, Naib Subedar, Subedar Major (Artillery/Infantry).

  • Activities: Physical Endurance Test (PET) begins at 05:30 AM. Successful candidates will proceed to registration, followed by written and psychological tests on the same day.

• Tuesday, August 19, 2025:

  • For Ranks: Lance Hawaldar, Naik, Sepoy, Driver, Captain Sepoy.

  • Activities: Physical Endurance Test (PET) begins at 05:30 AM. Successful candidates will proceed to registration, followed by written and psychological tests on the same day.

• Wednesday, August 20 & Friday, August 22, 2025:

  • Activity: Interviews for all candidates who successfully cleared the preceding tests.

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Application Process and Required Documents

The application and registration process will take place on-site. Candidates are not required to submit a CV in advance but must bring the following documents (both originals and photocopies) with them:

• Domicile Certificate

• National Identity Card (CNIC)

• Army Discharge Certificate

• Army Course Reports

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Four (4) recent passport-sized photographs with a blue background

• Certificates of any awards or honors

• Physical Fitness Form (PFF)

Important Instructions for All Candidates

• Punctuality: All candidates must arrive at the venue by 05:30 AM on their specified date.

• No TA/DA: No travel or daily allowance will be provided for attending the selection process.

• Sequential Testing: Only candidates who pass the Physical Endurance Test (PET) will be eligible to sit for the written examination.

• Eligibility Check: Candidates are strongly advised to verify their eligibility against the criteria before traveling to the selection venue. Anyone found ineligible at any stage will be immediately disqualified.

• No Age Relaxation: The specified age limits are final and no relaxation will be granted.

• Self-Sustenance: The department will not provide any accommodation or meals.

Who is Not Eligible to Apply?

The following individuals are NOT ELIGIBLE for this recruitment drive:

• Those who exceed the specified age or weight limits.

• Individuals discharged from the army on medical grounds (Category ‘C') or by a medical board.

• Retired personnel who are not residents of Punjab.

• Individuals who have previously served in the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF).

• Personnel whose official retirement date from the army is after June 30, 2021.

Contact for Information

For queries, candidates can contact the following numbers:

• Stenographer: 03337740033

• Inspector Hawaldar: 03482457146

• Office Number: 99205072